Revolutionary War Captain William Arnold who donated the land to establish the city in 1820. Although it was first named Philadelphia, the name was changed to Williamstown, honoring Captain Arnold, after discovering another city in Kentucky had already claimed that name. Arnold’s original log cabin is part of the historic downtown.

Summary

Williamstown is the star attraction as the county seat for Grant County located about 35 miles from downtown Cincinnati. The city is continuing to attract new residents annually at a growth rate of about 6%. The town itself is less than a mile wide but it’s packed full of everything county residents need from banks, to hardware and insurance companies. Just over 3400 residents call Williamstown home, ensuring that there’s plenty of room to call your own. Grant County is primarily a farming community, and Williamstown is where social, political and entertainment needs are met. The historic downtown houses the shopping, restaurants and activities that are the destination for residents. Housing ranges from farmhouses to turn of the century construction.

Transportation

I75 is the major artery through Grant County; St. Rts. 25 (Dixie Highway), and 22(Falmouth Road), along with Knoxville and Fairview Roads provide access through the city. The Greater Cincinnati International Airport provides air transport to Grant County residents.

Hospitals

Northern Kentucky’s sprawling St. Elizabeth operates a satellite hospital here-St. Elizabeth Grant County- along with 24-hour medical transport from the area. Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department provides EMS service to the village residents.

Shopping

Daily needs are easily met in this growing community, from groceries to clothes to appliances, with major shopping centers in Florence 30 minutes away, or in nearby Georgetown or Lexington.

Recreation

Williamstown is the center for activities in Grant County from performing arts, to theater, and music at The Old Star Theatre. Several outdoor festivals enliven the spring and summer months. Wide-open spaces allow residents the space to tackle any outdoor pursuits with boating at the top of the list. Just minutes away is 350-acre Williamstown Lake- the center of recreational life for residents and popular with boaters and fishermen. Kincaid Lake State Park nearby also offers access to outdoorsmen. Taylor Racing at Cowtown offers an indoor motoplex year round, with two outdoor tracks weather permitting. Nearby vineyards and a winery invite oenophiles to visit. Avid gardeners include a stop at Betty’s Iris Gardens where over 1000 hybrids scent the summer air. Just a few minutes down the road in Georgetown is the Cincinnati Bengal’s summer practice field sure to include a few residents making the trip to call out a few who deys!

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